US, Iran Reach Peace Deal, Pakistan PM Announces

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached a peace agreement, declaring an "immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon." Sharif posted the news on X, stating the deal would be signed in Switzerland on Friday, June 19.

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Following intensive talks, we are pleased to announce that the Peace Deal between the United States of America and Islamic Republic of Iran has been REACHED.

Former US President Donald Trump echoed the announcement on his Truth Social platform, calling the deal with Iran "complete." He further stated he had "fully authorized the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz" and would immediately remove the US naval blockade in the critical shipping corridor. "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!" Trump declared.

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The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!

Statements from Iranian state media confirmed an initial agreement with the United States to end the conflict. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that the agreement would cease military operations in Iran and Lebanon and reopen critical shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. "A permanent and immediate end to the war has been declared on all fronts, including Lebanon," Gharibabadi said.

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I have fully authorized the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and will also immediately remove the US naval blockade that has been in place in the crucial shipping corridor.

Leaders from Germany, the UK, France, and Italy welcomed the breakthrough. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the agreement "a hugely important step forward in ending the war," emphasizing the need to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that nuclear agreement elements are finalized. Qatar, which helped mediate the deal, also welcomed the announcement and expressed hope for constructive negotiations.

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A permanent and immediate end to the war has been declared on all fronts, including Lebanon.